ball pythons and plants

[crashhabit]

Is it ok to put a live plant in the terrarium leaving it in the pot it would be sold with. I'm not looking to plant the plant just hate the plastic crap the stores sell plus the prices are to high. My ball python is about 6 years old , very healthy, eats well and is super friendly. Her terrarium is 4 ft. long 3 ft. high and 3 ft. wide. Screened on the top with double doors. Just looking to make it look nicer.

[M.P.C]

Sure you can but your snakes gonna destroy it, knock it over.... it wont end well for the plant

[I-KandyReptiles]

I don't know much about reptile safe plants, but MPC is right about it probably getting destroyed.

A cheaper option for plants is to check out your local dollar store or michaels.


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[Snake Judy]

Should be fine, I've got a bunch of plants in mine. Be sure that no pesticides or chemical fertilizers have been used on the plant. If you're not sure, maybe bareroot it and rinse it thoroughly before planting it in a new pot with organic potting soil. Also look up the species of plant to make sure it's safe. It's unlikely that the snake will ever ingest any, but some have sap that can be a skin irritant if the plant is broken.

Also keep in mind that they won't last very long unless you've got some sort light source suitable for growing plants.

[Snake Judy]

Sure you can but your snakes gonna destroy it, knock it over.... it wont end well for the plant

My snake leaves most of them alone, but I know some are more destructive than others. But obviously you're gonna wanna pick a hardier species that can take some weight and abuse, and put them in a lower-traffic area of the enclosure. I find placing stones or other barriers around the base helps to discourage digging/uprooting.

[goshenherps]

It could help with humidity and the look of the cage, but you will need proper lighting and maitenence, also make sure no fertilizers or pesticides have been used on the plant that could harm your animal


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[DVirginiana]

I'd repot it with soil you know doesn't have fertilizers or pesticides in it (most store-bought plants will have at least fertilizer in the soil). Where most pots will have drainage holes in the bottom, chemicals could easily leech out when you water it and get into the rest of the enclosure.